Leaky steering box

[1960chevypanel]

The PS gear box on my truck is leaking pretty bad at the rear seal (by the rag joint). Can that be fixed on the truck or do I need to pull the box?

[blakeduren]

It can be fixed on the truck. Pull rag joint/steering shaft loose. Snap ring holds in the seal in the steering box. I had to drive a small sheet metal screw into the seal to get it pulled off if I remember correctly.
The bottom sector shaft seal is easier that the input seal if you just want to replace both at the same time.

[Shark_13]

I may have to do mine as well, looks pretty damp around the steering gearbox.

I have actually had good luck with 2 other vehicles using the Lucas steering stop leak. I may just try it again.

[projo198]

It's really not too hard to pull and completely rebuild, and the kits are cheap/found locally. Takes about 30 minutes.

I just did mine when I switched arms for a crossover bar.